“Let food be thy medicine
and medicine be thy food.”
-Hippocrates
Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda
“Yoga therapy, derived from the Yoga tradition of Patanjali and the Ayurvedic system of health care refers to the adaptation and application of Yoga techniques and practices to help individuals facing health challenges at any level manage their condition, reduce symptoms, restore balance, increase vitality, and improve attitude.”
- Gary Kraftsow American Viniyoga Institute
Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda are supplemental, holistic systems that work with those seeking better health using methods that consider all aspects of the individual and not just the symptoms involved. Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of India which is based on the notion that health is a product of balance within the body, mind, and spirit; and the pathway to finding balance is as unique as the individual seeking it.
In the system of Ayurveda, each one of us has a unique constitution or set point where we feel healthy, strong and full of vitality. By understanding your personal constitution and current dietary and lifestyle choices, an Ayurvedic specialist will help guide you to make better choices to support your well-being. This may involve the addition or elimination of certain lifestyle activities and/or foods in your diet. She may also recommend the addition of common dietary herbs that have medicinal qualities to enhance the healing process--such as turmeric for its
anti-inflammatory properties or ginger as a digestive aid. A Yoga therapist, guided by the same principles of Ayurveda, will work more on a physical level to recommend asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing practices), meditation and other tools from the vast wisdom of Yoga to promote balance.
COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES
A Southern Star Ayurvedic specialist or Yoga therapist will often work in tandem with your doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, and psychotherapists to address the roots of your wellness concerns as well as the subsequent life-altering effects of living with chronic pain or illness. If there is something out of balance in your life, whether it be an injured back or a stress related disorder, we understand that the source of the problem can be multi-faceted, and the symptoms can affect you on many levels: physically, emotionally and mentally. While we have a great respect for the wealth of knowledge within the traditional medical system, we also know that healing starts from within. There are tools from Yoga and Ayurveda that have been proven not only to support, but to enhance your current medical care. Considering every dimension of the problem including diet, lifestyle, relationships, seasonal changes, and major life events, we recommend the appropriate tools from the traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda to help you manage whatever challenge you face and return a sense of balance to your life, so that healing can take place.
(Disclaimer: Those with serious medical or psychological conditions will need physician's permission to attend Ayurveda or Yoga Therapy sessions. Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy are complementary and alternative therapies and should only be used under the guidance of licensed medical professionals.)
PRIVATE YOGA THERAPY & AYURVEDA
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy involve an initial consultation followed by one or more weekly therapy sessions. Your therapist will recommend dietary/lifestyle adjustments as well as a personal home yoga practice designed to help support you through the process and enhance healing. (4-6 weekly sessions may be advised, but not required)
Yoga Therapy Sessions:
(With Stevi, Lydia, or Meg)
1st Consultation (90 min) $108
Yoga Therapy Session: $75 (1 Hour)
Ayurveda Therapy Sessions:
Mary Solomon: info@swahawellness.com
Lisa Caradine: lisacrdn67@gmail.com
*Please email them for pricing and other inquiries.*
STEVI SELF
I have been practicing yoga therapy since 2009 and was assistant director of the Inner Peace Yoga Therapy program--one of the first Yoga Therapy Schools to be accredited through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Although I enjoy working in all areas of yoga therapy, I specialize in yoga for weight loss, addiction, chronic back pain, sports-related injuries, and anxiety-depression. I also have years of experience working with prenatal and postnatal clients as well as athletes from various disciplines. I have been teaching yoga for Ole Miss athletics since 2014.
Email me with questions at info@southernstaryoga.com or schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/southernstaryogacenter
500 E-RYT, Certified Yoga Therapist
LISA CARADINE
In 2010 I was introduced to Ayurveda while taking a Yoga of Recovery Course - a class combining Yoga, Ayurveda and the Twelve Step program to help those dealing with addiction. My interest in Ayurveda sparked, and I progressed with an Ayurveda/Yoga Therapy Course taught by Dr. Marc Halpern. I later began studies to become a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist by attending California College of Ayurveda. I have completed two years of classwork, and have a year of clinical internship remaining to complete my degree. I have traveled to Coimbatore, India, where I stayed at Vaidyagrama Ashram. There I received Pancha Karma, a deep Ayurvedic cleansing using an assortment of herbal medicines, body treatments, and a prescribed minimal diet, and also studied in depth with Ayurvedic doctors. I currently offer Ayurvedic Consultations to help people balance their daily lives through diet, lifestyle modifications, and herbal remedies based on their unique physical and mental constitution. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact me at lisacrdn67@gmail.com
RYT and Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (In-training)
LYDIA SINIARD
I am drawn to the practice of yoga therapy because it is a comprehensive approach to healing specific ailments by addressing many layers of the human body. I received my Professional Yoga Therapy certification in 2015 through Etowah Valley Yoga School. When working with clients, I assess how one’s life habits (diet, sleep, exercise, relationships) affect and are correlated to what may have manifested in the physical body. I have worked with chronic back pain, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and varying other physical conditions. Email me at lydiasiniard@gmail.com for further questions or to schedule a session.
RYT and Certified Yoga Therapist
MARY SOLOMON
Mary is co-owner of Southern Star Yoga Center and co-director of its Teacher Training program. After studying and applying the principles of Ayurveda to her own life for years, in 2014 she completed Sivananda’s 100-hour Wellness and Lifestyle Counselor certification program. She offers assessment and guidance for creating balance and well-being through daily health regimens and lifestyle recommendations as well as private yoga classes designed for the individual. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact me at info@swahawellness.com
Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (Sivananda Ashram, 2014)
MEG HAYDEN
Meg completed her 800 hour yoga therapy certification through Inner Peace Yoga Therapy. She loves to work with clients by applying the philosophy and practices of yoga to their specific set of needs. As we know, body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected and so with this in mind she co-creates a plan with clients that is the most nourishing it can be while also realistically fitting into their lives and schedules. She has worked with people experiencing depression, anxiety, Terminal illness, grief, pain, and addiction recovery. She is also certified to facilitate yoga for 12 step recovery and works several days a week at an adolescent recovery center as their yoga therapist. Her background as a doula, labor and delivery nurse, and lactation consultant also makes her an excellent fit for parents to be.
Email me at trubirdwellness@gmail.com for further questions or to schedule a session.